. quite a performance. Are we going to be able to afford your salary when you become eligible to play?”I shook my head. “I doubt anyone can do tha...t. Why would I take the pay cut? I presume you gentlemen know Charlie and David Koch.” They both nodded. “They asked me that same question. Let me ask you this. You’re both billionaires, right?” Again, they nodded. “So am I. The reason I’m in town this weekend, I just signed a deal that is going to earn CEDEM, effectively meaning me, basically, seven. ‘Bullying Miss. Kathy again, grandpa?’ said Alex teasingly. ‘You are here! Thought you forgotten all about me and left me at the mercy of this witch!’ retorts old man William Sr. He folded his arms on his chest with his head held high a signal to Alex that he was not to be bullied into doing anything he doesn’t want to. Alex could only smile and shake his head. He then sat down by his grandfather’s side and took his hand in his, which the old man made a ‘Harrumph’ sound, signaling him he was. I stepped to the open door and was surprised when Betty followed and closed the door and locked it. I looked around and didn’t see Chet. When I turned to ask what was going on, Betty took me in her arms and kissed me. I tried to pull away but she kissed me a second time and soon the resistance melted away. So there you have it, David. Now you know everything.”“Why Betty?” he asked.“I didn’t know anything about this,” Chet said to everyone.“She told me you and David were meeting with a customer. He would not help Alex.’ Cien spoke as he thought. Liam regarded him from his left. ‘Are you so sure of that, Cien?’ He asked carefully. ‘Aye,’ Cien said, but the stopped. He moved his weight from foot to foot, staring out at the horizon. ‘They are religious zealot’s, the MacPhearsons.’ Liam nodded watching him. Cien shook his head. ‘All we know is they traveled this way more than a week ago. They could be anywhere.’ Liam gave him grave eyes. ‘At least your lady is safe in her tower.’ Cien.